**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**for anyone who needs to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP. T& Cs apply - see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you.
? Exciting Opportunity for CYP LD Nurses in Child and Adolescent Mental Health! ?
Are you a passionate and dedicated Learning Disability Nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our dynamic team at the forefront of mental health care for 0-18 year-olds!
We are currently recruiting for two full-time positions for LD Nurses to work within our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to provide specialized care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities, ensuring they receive the highest standard of mental health care.
1 WTE based in Cheshire West & Chester Based services
1 WTE based in Cheshire East services
Main duties of the job
If you are enthusiastic about improving the mental health and well-being of young individuals with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you! Join our passionate team and be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with us!
* The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary community 0-18 / access CYPMH Team, and will be expected to work autonomously, managing a defined case load of 0-18-year-olds with mild / moderate Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviour.
* Management of a small clinical case load within the 0-18 teams.
* To support 0-18 CYPMH colleagues with PBS consultation, PBS working.
* Support SEND thinking and SEND awareness within the 0-18 / access teams
The community LD Nurses working in 0-18 / Access together supporting SEND and lead on PBS thinking and working in West, East and Access areas
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning & development
* Registered Nurse - Learning Disability
Desirable
* Specialist Practitioner
* Mentorship
* Relevant degree
* Behaviour/ mental health qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Ability to assess/plan/evaluate care to clients and parents or carers
* Ability to participate in and develop nursing practice
* Support clients in crisis
* Excellent record keeping
* Ability to chair meetings and lead a team meeting
* Deliver training to other professionals and services.
* Learning disability and child related policy
* Current best practice in learning disability nursing
* Safeguarding children
* NHS policy/ practice e.g. health improvement/public health agenda
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with children with Severe Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviour and or mental health problems and their families/ carers
* Experience in working in a behavioural service, experience of a positive behaviour support model
* Delivering training/parenting courses and presentations
* Multi-agency/ professional working
* Clinical supervision of staff
* Positive attitude to young people with Learning Disabilities
* Awareness of relevant legislation and good practice relating to young people with Learning Disabilities (Valuing People)
* Appreciation of governance
Desirable
* Participation in service developments
* Experience in delivery of quality initiatives
* Experience of working in CAMHS
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
1x Macc, 1 x Chester
different bases
CW1 3DY
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